Charles XI of Sweden

King of Sweden from 1660 to 1697 (1655-1697)
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Charles XI of Sweden
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Charles XI of Sweden

Summary

Charles XI of Sweden is a human[1]. Born in Stockholm[2], he… he was born on November 24, 1655[3]. He died in Stockholm[4]. He died on April 5, 1697[5]. He worked as a monarch[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Stockholm[2], Charles XI of Sweden…
  • Charles XI of Sweden passed away in Stockholm[4].
  • Charles XI of Sweden was born on November 24, 1655[3].
  • Charles XI of Sweden died on April 5, 1697[5].
  • Charles XI of Sweden died on April 5, 1697[8].
  • Charles XI of Sweden is buried at Riddarholm Church[9].
  • Charles XI of Sweden's father was Charles X Gustav of Sweden[10].
  • Charles XI of Sweden's mother was Hedvig Eleonora of Holstein-Gottorp[11].
  • Charles XI of Sweden was married to Ulrika Eleonora of Denmark[12].
  • A child of Charles XI of Sweden was Hedvig Sophia of Sweden[13].
  • A child of Charles XI of Sweden was Prince Gustaf of Sweden[14].
  • A child of Charles XI of Sweden was Prince Ulrik of Sweden[15].
  • A child of Charles XI of Sweden was Prince Karl Gustav of Sweden[16].
  • A child of Charles XI of Sweden was Prince Fredrik of Sweden[17].
  • A child of Charles XI of Sweden was Carl XII of Sweden[18].
  • Charles XI of Sweden held citizenship in Sweden[19].
  • Swedish was Charles XI of Sweden's native language[20].
  • Charles XI of Sweden's professions included monarch[6].
  • Charles XI of Sweden held the position of Monarch of Sweden[21].
  • Charles XI of Sweden received the Order of the Garter[22].
  • Charles XI of Sweden's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[23].
  • Charles XI of Sweden is recorded as male[24].
  • Charles XI of Sweden's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Charles XI of Sweden's family is recorded as House of Palatinate-Zweibrücken[26].
  • Charles XI of Sweden's noble title is recorded as king[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles XI of Sweden's place of birth was Stockholm[2]. He was born on November 24, 1655[3]. His father was Charles X Gustav of Sweden[10]. His mother was Hedvig Eleonora of Holstein-Gottorp[11]. Swedish was his native language[20].

Career and Affiliations

Charles XI of Sweden worked as a monarch[6]. He held the position of Monarch of Sweden[21].

Recognition

Charles XI of Sweden received the Order of the Garter[22].

Personal Life

Charles XI of Sweden was married to Ulrika Eleonora of Denmark[12]. Children include Hedvig Sophia of Sweden[13], a politician[28], 1681–1708[29], of Sweden[30]; Prince Gustaf of Sweden[14], 1683–1685[31], of Sweden[32]; Prince Ulrik of Sweden[15], 1684–1685[33], of Sweden[34]; Prince Karl Gustav of Sweden[16], 1686–1687[35], of Sweden[36]; Prince Fredrik of Sweden[17], 1685–1685[37], of Sweden[38]; and Carl XII of Sweden[18], a military leader[39], 1682–1718[40], of Sweden[41]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[23].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 5, 1697[5]. Charles XI of Sweden died in Stockholm[4]. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer[42]. Burial took place at Riddarholm Church[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Charles XI of Sweden include Karlavägen[43], a boulevard[44], in Sweden[45]; Karlaplan[46], a roundabout[47], in Sweden[48], founded in 1896[49]; Karlskrona[50], an urban area in Sweden[51], in Sweden[52], founded in 1680[53]; and Charles' Church[54], a church building[55], in Estonia[56], founded in 1862[57].

Why It Matters

Charles XI of Sweden has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

Entities named for him include Karlavägen[43], a boulevard[44], in Sweden[45]; Karlaplan[46], a roundabout[47], in Sweden[48], founded in 1896[49]; Karlskrona[50], an urban area in Sweden[51], in Sweden[52], founded in 1680[53]; and Charles' Church[54], a church building[55], in Estonia[56], founded in 1862[57].

FAQs

Where was Charles XI of Sweden born?

Charles XI of Sweden's place of birth was Stockholm[2].

Where did Charles XI of Sweden die?

Charles XI of Sweden passed away in Stockholm[4].

Who were Charles XI of Sweden's parents?

Charles XI of Sweden's father was Charles X Gustav of Sweden[10]. Charles XI of Sweden's mother was Hedvig Eleonora of Holstein-Gottorp[11].

Who was Charles XI of Sweden married to?

Charles XI of Sweden's spouses include Ulrika Eleonora of Denmark[12].

What did Charles XI of Sweden do for work?

Charles XI of Sweden worked as monarch[6].

What awards did Charles XI of Sweden receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[22].

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  18. [20] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
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  20. [9] . Riddarholmskyrkan - inventories and graves. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [5] . wikidata.org.
  26. [8] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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